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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.57, 3,046.07 and 991.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.57, 3,046.07 and 991.14 is: 1,486.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.57 : 3,046.07 = 991.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.57/3,046.07 = 991.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.57x = 3,046.07 × 991.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.57x = 3,019,081.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,081.82/2,030.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.81

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